Compensation Data

The base salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education, and geographic location, where applicable.  This position is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive program based on financial and operational performance and is targeted at 15% for this role. 

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

Main Accountabilities

Procurement Management
•    Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives.
•    Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers.
•    Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance reviews.
•    Achieve annual cost savings and cost avoidance targets.
•    Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
•    Manage purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials.
•    Monitor supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies.
ERP System Management
•    Serve as the business owner/key user for ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Infor, etc.).
•    Ensure master data accuracy across suppliers, materials, pricing, and inventory.
•    Support ERP implementation, upgrades, and process improvements.
•    Develop system reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
•    Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to optimize system functionality.
•    Train users and establish best practices for ERP utilization.
Supply Chain Operations
•    Oversee demand planning, inventory management, and replenishment strategies.
•    Coordinate purchasing, warehousing, logistics, and transportation activities.
•    Monitor inventory levels to meet service and working capital targets.
•    Improve supply chain efficiency through process optimization.
•    Manage supply disruptions and develop contingency plans.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
•    Build strong supplier partnerships and strategic alliances.
•    Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Manufacturing teams.
•    Conduct supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans.
•    Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, and sustainability standards.
Reporting & Analytics
•    Develop and monitor KPIs related to procurement and supply chain performance.
•    Analyze spend, inventory turns, supplier performance, and service levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or equivalent experience
•    5-10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations management.
•    3+ years of ERP system management experience.
•    Experience leading strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
•    Experience with inventory planning and logistics management.

•    People leadership experience a plus
•    Travel 10-15%